Valliant’s Lyric Prince – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular
Softball isn’t just a sport for Lyric Prince—it’s a way of life. “I started playing since t-ball, and I’ve loved it ever since,” she shares. Now a senior at Valliant High School, Lyric anchors her team from centerfield, both as a player and as a guiding force for her teammates. Her father has been one of […]
Wright City’s Jaxon Hill – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Weyerhaeuser
Jaxon Hill has always been grateful for the lessons baseball has taught him. Starting at a young age, the Wright City right fielder built a foundation of skills and values that have shaped both his game and his character. “A lot of things I know now are things that I have learned playing youth baseball,” he shared. His […]
Battiest’s Ashlyn Bond – Softball Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
Ashlyn Bond’s journey in softball started early, with her dad and coach Jo Lynn being key influences. “I love doing stuff that I truly cherish,” Ashlyn says. “How I got started in slow pitch softball is by my dad and by Jo Lynn, who is my coach.” With their guidance, Ashlyn found a passion that […]
Wright City’s Rayner Beene – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
Rayner Beene has been part of Wright City High School his entire life, and baseball has been a constant. “I’ve been playing baseball since the moment I could pick up a ball and I’ve loved it ever since,” Rayner shares. For him, the sport isn’t just a game—it’s a lifelong passion.The foundation of Rayner’s love […]
Q&A with Valliant’s Lyric Prince – Softball Spotlight – Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
VYPE: What inspired you to play your sport, and who are your biggest influences? Lyric Prince: I’ve been inspired by watching a lot of college players from OU. But my biggest influence and inspiration has to be my dad. VYPE: How would you describe the team’s chemistry this season? LP: I’ve played with almost all of […]
Q&A with Idabel’s Mercedes Lopez – Softball Spotlight – Presented by New Century Abstract
VYPE: What inspired you to play your sport, and who are your biggest influences? Mercades Lopez: My parents inspired me to play. My parents in my sister are my biggest influences I love them and thank them for everything. VYPE: What is your specific role on the team, and how do you prepare for it? ML: I am the leader […]
Battiest’s Olivia Estep – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Pine Cellular
For Olivia Estep, sports have always been a major part of her life. “I started playing basketball in kindergarten in Arkansas,” she shared. “I started playing softball when we moved to Oklahoma in middle school. Pole vault came later after transferring to Battiest my sophomore year.” A senior at Battiest High School, Olivia has embraced […]
VOTE NOW! McCurtain County Area Preseason Baseball Player – Presented by Pine Cellular (Poll Ends 1/2)
With 2025 almost here, that means a new high school baseball season is just around the corner. VYPE is looking for the area’s top preseason baseball player. The winner of this poll will be featured in an upcoming issue of VYPE Magazine. If you have someone that is not on this list that should be […]
VYPE Preseason Boys Basketball Watch List – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Comments on these players are directly from their coaches. To add a nomination to the list, please email [email protected]. SEOK Tremain Gray – Ada Tremain Gray 6’2 senior guard, has a good handle and shoots it from the outside. Good attack downhill and finishes above the rim. He is looking to be a two year […]
VYPE Preseason Girls Basketball Watch List – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Comments on these players are directly from their coaches. To add a nomination to the list, please email [email protected]. SEOK Tyson Woolsey – Broken Bow Tyson Woolsey is a VYPE Top 100 selectee and is expected to have a great season. – Brayli Beason – Cameron Brayli has always worked hard in both sports and […]